21/02/2026
On Shaheed Day and International Mother Language Day, this historic 21st of February, we remember our language heroes in profound respect to Salam, Barkat, Rafiq, Jabbar, and the countless unnamed brave sons of Bangladesh who embraced martyrdom for the sake of their mother tongue.
The language movement that began in 1948 was not merely a protest - it was a sacred awakening. That struggle, that sacrifice, lit the path toward our eventual independence. The extraordinary example set by the Bengali people in 1952 - laying down their lives to defend their language - ignited a courage that later inspired an entire nation to rise in 1971 and fight in the Liberation War.
The sacrifice of 1952 astonished the world. Through dedicated diplomatic efforts of Awami League government, our Shaheed Day earned global recognition as International Mother Language Day - a testament to the enduring power of that sacrifice.
The significance of 21st February in the life of the Bengali nation will continue to inspire courage for centuries. The world will remember the story of Bengali bravery - written not in ink, but in blood.
On this 21st February, let our pledge be one of unity.
May our collective efforts continue - overcoming all barriers - to build a secular, inclusive Bangladesh.
Joy Bangla.
Joy Bangabandhu.
